APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

7519 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

7 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jan 2018.

Last inspected Jan 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 22

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 7 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2017, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES PROVIDE COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

JAN 19

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE , IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. 160F FINAL RINSE WHEN TESTED. ALSO TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN POOR REPAIR. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

STAFF/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE FILTH/FECES IN ALL TOILET BOWLS IN WOMENS AND DEBRIS NOTED IN URINALS IN MENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS (FORKS) IMROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, HANDLE UP.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND LEGS OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL LINES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED IN LINES. OBSERVED WOODEN SIZZLE PLATES NOT MAINTAINED, OPEN SEAMS OF WOOD AND CHIPPED SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL MULTI USE CONTAINERS IN SALAD PREP COOLER AND CONDIMENTS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEELS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SECTION OF FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR NEAR THRESHOLD IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING FLOOR TILES CAUSING ACCUMULATION OF WATER/DBRIS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SECTION OF FLOOR INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DISHMACHINE AREA WITH CONSTANT SMALL ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER. INSTD TO FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. FLOOR IN BAR AREA THROUGH OUT AND AROUND CO2 MACHINE IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTSHIELD NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR 3-COMPATMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR OUTDOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

FEB 10

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE LOWER DOOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS ABOVE CONDIMENT COOLER AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COATS STORED ON SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE 3RD BASIN (COUNTING LEFT TO RIGHT)OF THE BAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

AUG 26

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED / NO MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR CITY CERT, AT MALCOLM X COLLEGE .SCHOOL LIST GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE RINSE MAX NOT MAINTAINED, LEAKING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INSIDE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. ALSO CLEAN FREEZER FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE.

OCT 14

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA DOES NOT HAVE A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES/STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT RUSTY. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTRED TO REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING THE SINK) FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

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JAN 27

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SLIDING PLASTIC DOORS ON ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA DAMAGED ON ONE SIDE.MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND POT/PAN STORAGE RACK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

SEP 19

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER. ALSO CLEAN THE GREASE FROM INSIDE FRYER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO CLEAN WALL AROUND DISH 1 COMP. SINK AND DISH RACK HOLDING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PREMISES HAS SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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